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The match represented practically a perfect outing for the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby and extend their advantage at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this term after a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their debut league match with Barcelona.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings greater energy and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you believe close to being number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue